Gray vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Niam Rank #1,435

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1435 for Niam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

Niam ___

  • Niam James
  • Niam Patrick
  • Niam Sean
  • Niam Finn
  • Niam Connor
  • Niam Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Niam

Cian Finn Saoirse Ciara Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Niam more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Gray and Niam mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gray and Niam boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.

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